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Monthly cost in Seychelles
Spending runs from SCR 5,660 a month in the poorest fifth to SCR 31,200 in the richest
Per person, whole country
SCR 13,400
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
SCR 5,660richest 20%
SCR 31,200
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Key facts
The cost of living in Seychelles in numbers
The most expensive of its neighbours
Every neighbouring country is cheaper. The same basket costs SCR 18,900 here against SCR 14,700 in Mauritius, the closest on price.
Typical spending takes 99% of the average wage
A typical person spends SCR 13,400 a month while the average take-home wage is SCR 13,600, so 1% of an average wage sits above what a typical person spends.
How living costs in Seychelles compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Seychelles against other countries
More expensive than 67% of countries
Where Seychelles sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs SCR 14,700 at world-middle prices costs SCR 18,900 here.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Seychelles?
A typical person in Seychelles spends about SCR 13,400 a month — around SCR 161,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Seychelles?
By spending, Seychelles ranks #55 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about SCR 13,400 a month, the poorest 20% about SCR 5,660 and the richest 20% about SCR 31,200. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Seychelles in US dollars?
The cost of living in Seychelles is about $916 a month, or roughly $10,992 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Seychelles?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about SCR 5,660 a month per person, a typical one around SCR 13,400, and a comfortable life around SCR 18,700. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Seychelles enough to live on?
In most cases yes, but without much of a cushion. Average spending is about SCR 13,400 a month, while the average take-home pay in Seychelles is about SCR 13,600. For more on incomes, see salaries in Seychelles.
Is Seychelles an expensive country to live in?
Yes. Seychelles is more expensive than 71% of countries worldwide and ranks 1st of 53 in Africa by cost of living.
What currency is used in Seychelles?
Seychelles uses the Seychellois Rupee (SCR). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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